{"id":29035,"date":"2026-07-17T22:43:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T20:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/nicht-kategorisiert\/south-beach\/"},"modified":"2026-07-19T16:00:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T14:00:53","slug":"south-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/beaches-in-miami\/south-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"South Beach in Miami | Florida&#8217;s Most Famous City Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-mob uagb-block-9745d665 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a4fa92758921d3d5ede813d9b25f3830 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:48px;letter-spacing:10px;text-transform:none\"><strong>BEACHES IN FLORIDA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uagb-block-5c09895b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d94343eebff0ab93cb74cca5ccec1178 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:none\"><strong>BEACHES IN FLORIDA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f51ede0a default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"uagb-position__sticky wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob uagb-block-9ef8e0ed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-76d4b025 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Florido-Miami-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Florido Miami Beach\" width=\"400\" height=\"405\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Your Guide for Miami Beach<\/p><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">All the highlights, tips, and information about Miami Beach at a glance!  <\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/miami-beach\/\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"return true;\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Discover Miami Beach Now<\/span><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504.3 273.6l-112.1 104c-6.992 6.484-17.18 8.218-25.94 4.406c-8.758-3.812-14.42-12.45-14.42-21.1L351.9 288H32C14.33 288 .0002 273.7 .0002 255.1S14.33 224 32 224h319.9l0-72c0-9.547 5.66-18.19 14.42-22c8.754-3.809 18.95-2.075 25.94 4.41l112.1 104C514.6 247.9 514.6 264.1 504.3 273.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-941507ad\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Beach in Miami | Florida&#8217;s Most Famous City Beach<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Lifeguard-tower.jpg\" alt=\"South Beach in Miami\" class=\"wp-image-28801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Lifeguard-tower.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Lifeguard-tower-294x200.jpg 294w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The pastel-colored lifeguard towers are a hallmark of Miami&#8217;s South Beach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong>South Beach<\/strong> is arguably <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/miami\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/miami\/\">Miami&#8217;s most famous beach and <\/a>, for many visitors, the epitome of a Florida vacation. The wide, light-colored sandy beach, the colorful lifeguard towers, and the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/miami-attractions\/ocean-drive\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/sehenswuerdigkeiten-miami\/ocean-drive\/\"><strong>Ocean Drive<\/strong><\/a> promenade with its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/miami-attractions\/art-deco-district\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/sehenswuerdigkeiten-miami\/art-deco-district\/\"><strong>Art Deco<\/strong><\/a>buildings create a backdrop that is unparalleled anywhere in the world. Despite its reputation as a hotspot for parties and nightlife, it\u2019s also a wonderful place to <strong>go for a swim, take a walk<\/strong>, or simply watch the hustle and bustle during the day.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-684b24a6\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Beach \u2013 Key Facts at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">One of the world&#8217;s most famous beaches, with <strong>fine, light-colored sand<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Famous for<\/strong> Ocean Drive, its Art Deco district, and its lively atmosphere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Perfect for swimming, sunbathing, <strong>beach volleyball<\/strong>, and strolling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Good facilities<\/strong>, including restrooms, showers, lifeguards, and food service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Particularly <strong>popular<\/strong> between November and April.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Beach, Miami \u2013 Information, Parking, Tips &amp; Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-29035_bb51e9-03 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-29035_bb51e9-03 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-29035_bb51e9-03 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-29035_bb51e9-03 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-29035_bb51e9-03.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-29035_bb51e9-03.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-29035_bb51e9-03 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-29035_bb51e9-03 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark kt-carousel-arrowstyle-whiteondark kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-slider splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Miami-Beach.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"Lifeguard Tower mit Segelboot\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Miami-Beach.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Miami-Beach.jpg\" data-id=\"28805\" class=\"wp-image-28805 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Miami-Beach.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Miami-Beach-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Lifeguard Tower with a Sailboat<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Lifeguard-tower-rosa.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" alt=\"South Beach Lifeguard Tower in rosa\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Lifeguard-tower-rosa.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Lifeguard-tower-rosa.jpg\" data-id=\"28803\" class=\"wp-image-28803 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Lifeguard-tower-rosa.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Lifeguard-tower-rosa-340x191.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">South Beach Lifeguard Tower in Pink<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Lifeguard-tower-orange.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" alt=\"South Beach Lifeguard Tower in orange\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Lifeguard-tower-orange.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Lifeguard-tower-orange.jpg\" data-id=\"28819\" class=\"wp-image-28819 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Lifeguard-tower-orange.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Lifeguard-tower-orange-267x200.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">South Beach Lifeguard Tower in orange<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Sandstrand.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"viele bunte Lifeguard Tower Miami Beach\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Sandstrand.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Sandstrand.jpg\" data-id=\"28811\" class=\"wp-image-28811 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Sandstrand.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Sandstrand-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The many colorful lifeguard towers are a sight to behold on Miami Beach<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is South Beach?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Beach is located at the southern end of Miami Beach and stretches roughly <strong>from South Pointe Park to 23rd Street<\/strong>. The beach promenade runs parallel to the Atlantic Ocean and is easily accessible from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/miami\/downtown\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/miami\/downtown\/\">Downtown<\/a> Miami, Brickell, or the airport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes South Beach special?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We visit South Beach on almost every trip to Miami. <strong>Especially in the morning<\/strong>, when the partygoers are still asleep, the beach is pleasantly quiet before the boardwalk and the sand fill up as the day goes on. But don\u2019t just focus on the beach\u2014make your beach trip perfect with a stroll through Lummus Park and the Art Deco Historic District. Or watch the big cruise ships set sail from South Pointe Park.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Beach combines a beach vacation with <strong>big-city charm<\/strong>. While the wide sandy beach and warm water take center stage during the day, Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/miami-attractions\/lincoln-road-mall\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/sehenswuerdigkeiten-miami\/lincoln-road-mall\/\">Lincoln Road<\/a> transform into lively promenades in the evening, lined with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/restaurants\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/gastronomie\/\">restaurants<\/a>, bars, and caf\u00e9s, as well as plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/shopping-usa\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/einkaufen-shopping-usa\/\">shopping options<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another hallmark of South Beach is its historic Art Deco hotels with their <strong>pastel-colored facades<\/strong>, which give the neighborhood its distinctive character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Beach and Water at South Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-29035_c9abde-a7 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-29035_c9abde-a7 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-29035_c9abde-a7 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-29035_c9abde-a7 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-29035_c9abde-a7.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-29035_c9abde-a7.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-29035_c9abde-a7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-29035_c9abde-a7 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark kt-carousel-arrowstyle-whiteondark kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-slider splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Muscle-Beach-Lummus-Park.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"Muscle Beach South Beach Miami Beach\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Muscle-Beach-Lummus-Park.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Muscle-Beach-Lummus-Park.jpg\" data-id=\"28807\" class=\"wp-image-28807 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Muscle-Beach-Lummus-Park.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Muscle-Beach-Lummus-Park-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Muscle Beach at South Beach in Miami Beach<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Volleyball.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"Volleyball South Beach in Miami Beach\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Volleyball.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Volleyball.jpg\" data-id=\"28817\" class=\"wp-image-28817 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Volleyball.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Volleyball-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Numerous spots on South Beach in Miami Beach are perfect for playing volleyball&#8230;.<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Promenade.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"Strandpromenade\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Promenade.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Promenade.jpg\" data-id=\"28809\" class=\"wp-image-28809 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Promenade.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Promenade-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">&#8230;or just to watch from the beach promenade.<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Strand-Cabanas.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"Cabanas South Beach\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Strand-Cabanas.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Strand-Cabanas.jpg\" data-id=\"28813\" class=\"wp-image-28813 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Strand-Cabanas.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Strand-Cabanas-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">For those who prefer a quieter atmosphere, there are cabanas at South Beach.<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-kristallklares-Wasser.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"smaragdgr\u00fcnes Meer\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-kristallklares-Wasser.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-kristallklares-Wasser.jpg\" data-id=\"28799\" class=\"wp-image-28799 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-kristallklares-Wasser.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-kristallklares-Wasser-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">There are food stands and an emerald-green sea.<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Duenen.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"breiter Sandstrand Miami Beach\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Duenen.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Duenen.jpg\" data-id=\"28797\" class=\"wp-image-28797 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Duenen.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/South-Beach-Duenen-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">It&#8217;s never crowded because the beach is very wide<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sandy beach, <strong>which stretches for several kilometers<\/strong>, slopes gently into the water and is ideal for swimming. The water is usually clear and, especially in calm weather, displays the typical turquoise-blue hues of South Florida. The beach is very wide and therefore never crowded. There are plenty of opportunities for sports and recreation, such as the famous <strong>Muscle Beach<\/strong> in <strong>Lummus Park<\/strong> or the <strong>volleyball courts next to <\/strong>the shaded beach promenade that runs parallel to Ocean Drive.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lifeguards monitor <\/strong>numerous sections of the beach. As is the case everywhere along Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/atlantic-coast\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/atlantikkueste\/\">Atlantic coast , however, you should <\/a>still pay attention to flags and warnings about rip currents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are <strong>numerous ( <\/strong>not exactly inexpensive) <strong>parking garages<\/strong> and paid parking lots available around South Beach. The parking garages on Collins Avenue and near Lincoln Road are particularly popular. On weekends and during peak season, it\u2019s a good idea to arrive early, as parking spaces fill up quickly.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is South Beach best for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Beach is <strong>ideal for anyone<\/strong> who wants to combine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/beaches\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/straende\/\">a beach vacation<\/a>with Miami\u2019s unique flair. Families benefit from the excellent amenities and the shallower sections of the beach. Couples enjoy strolls along the boardwalk, while photographers and architecture enthusiasts particularly appreciate the famous Art Deco buildings. Those seeking peace and quiet will usually find more relaxed beach areas further north.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time to Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>most pleasant conditions<\/strong> are between November and April. During this time, temperatures are warm, humidity is lower, and the weather is generally stable. In the summer months, it is significantly hotter and more humid, and brief thunderstorms occur more frequently.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3cf2d9f7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-b0d5e790 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-stacked-tablet uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Florido-Tipp.png\" alt=\"Florido Tipp\" width=\"\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Our Tip for South Beach<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">If you&#8217;re visiting South Beach for more than just swimming, you should <strong>combine <\/strong>your beach visit with a <strong>walk <\/strong>. Our route takes you from the southern end of Miami Beach through South Pointe Park, along the beach, and on to the Art Deco District. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-f5f54b9d\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-6f2ee94f\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M165.4 32H346.6C387.4 32 423.7 57.78 437.2 96.29L472.4 196.8C495.6 206.4 512 229.3 512 256V336C512 359.7 499.1 380.4 480 391.4V448C480 465.7 465.7 480 448 480H416C398.3 480 384 465.7 384 448V400H128V448C128 465.7 113.7 480 96 480H64C46.33 480 32 465.7 32 448V391.4C12.87 380.4 0 359.7 0 336V256C0 229.3 16.36 206.4 39.61 196.8L74.8 96.29C88.27 57.78 124.6 32 165.4 32V32zM165.4 96C151.8 96 139.7 104.6 135.2 117.4L109.1 192H402.9L376.8 117.4C372.3 104.6 360.2 96 346.6 96H165.4zM208 272C199.2 272 192 279.2 192 288V320C192 328.8 199.2 336 208 336H304C312.8 336 320 328.8 320 320V288C320 279.2 312.8 272 304 272H208zM72 304H104C117.3 304 128 293.3 128 280C128 266.7 117.3 256 104 256H72C58.75 256 48 266.7 48 280C48 293.3 58.75 304 72 304zM408 256C394.7 256 384 266.7 384 280C384 293.3 394.7 304 408 304H440C453.3 304 464 293.3 464 280C464 266.7 453.3 256 440 256H408z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Starting Point and Parking<\/strong><br>Parking is available on side streets around Michigan Avenue and Alton Road. Check the current fees and permitted parking times at the meter or in the parking app.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-b81da20f\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M194.6 32H317.4C338.1 32 356.4 45.22 362.9 64.82L373.3 96H448C483.3 96 512 124.7 512 160V416C512 451.3 483.3 480 448 480H64C28.65 480 0 451.3 0 416V160C0 124.7 28.65 96 64 96H138.7L149.1 64.82C155.6 45.22 173.9 32 194.6 32H194.6zM256 384C309 384 352 341 352 288C352 234.1 309 192 256 192C202.1 192 160 234.1 160 288C160 341 202.1 384 256 384z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>South Pointe Park<\/strong><br>From there, the route leads across the MacArthur Causeway area or along the Meloy Channel Walkway to South Pointe Park. The pier offers wide views of the beach and Government Cut.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-4eb2b98a\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><path d=\"M115.4 136.8l102.1 37.35c35.13-81.62 86.25-144.4 139-173.7c-95.88-4.875-188.8 36.96-248.5 111.7C101.2 120.6 105.2 133.2 115.4 136.8zM247.6 185l238.5 86.87c35.75-121.4 18.62-231.6-42.63-253.9c-7.375-2.625-15.12-4.062-23.12-4.062C362.4 13.88 292.1 83.13 247.6 185zM521.5 60.51c6.25 16.25 10.75 34.62 13.13 55.25c5.75 49.87-1.376 108.1-18.88 166.9l102.6 37.37c10.13 3.75 21.25-3.375 21.5-14.12C642.3 210.1 598 118.4 521.5 60.51zM528 448h-207l65-178.5l-60.13-21.87l-72.88 200.4H48C21.49 448 0 469.5 0 496C0 504.8 7.163 512 16 512h544c8.837 0 16-7.163 16-15.1C576 469.5 554.5 448 528 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Along the Beach<\/strong><br>Continue north along the beachfront promenade. A short detour to Ocean Drive takes you directly into the Art Deco Historic District.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-d61bae80\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><path d=\"M160 48C160 21.49 181.5 0 208 0C234.5 0 256 21.49 256 48C256 74.51 234.5 96 208 96C181.5 96 160 74.51 160 48V48zM112.7 205.4C97.41 212.2 85.42 224.6 79.22 240.1L77.71 243.9C71.15 260.3 52.53 268.3 36.12 261.7C19.71 255.1 11.73 236.5 18.29 220.1L19.8 216.3C32.19 185.4 56.18 160.5 86.66 146.9L97.66 142C118.5 132.8 140.1 128 163.7 128C208.3 128 248.5 154.8 265.6 195.9L280.1 232.7L302.3 243.4C318.1 251.3 324.5 270.5 316.6 286.3C308.7 302.1 289.5 308.5 273.7 300.6L247 287.3C236.7 282.1 228.6 273.4 224.2 262.8L214.6 239.8L195.3 305.3L244.8 359.4C250.2 365.3 254.1 372.4 256 380.2L279 472.2C283.3 489.4 272.9 506.8 255.8 511C238.6 515.3 221.2 504.9 216.1 487.8L194.9 399.6L124.3 322.5C109.5 306.4 103.1 283.9 109.6 262.8L126.5 199.3C125.6 199.7 124.6 200.1 123.7 200.5L112.7 205.4zM100.7 344.2L141.4 388.6L126.9 424.8C124.5 430.9 120.9 436.4 116.3 440.9L54.63 502.6C42.13 515.1 21.87 515.1 9.372 502.6C-3.124 490.1-3.124 469.9 9.372 457.4L68.73 398L93.69 335.6C95.84 338.6 98.17 341.4 100.7 344.2H100.7zM361.4 374.6C348.9 362.1 348.9 341.9 361.4 329.4L441.4 249.4C453.9 236.9 474.1 236.9 486.6 249.4C499.1 261.9 499.1 282.1 486.6 294.6L461.3 320H480C533 320 576 277 576 224C576 170.1 533 128 480 128H352C334.3 128 319.1 113.7 319.1 96C319.1 78.33 334.3 64 352 64H480C568.4 64 640 135.6 640 224C640 312.4 568.4 384 480 384H461.3L486.6 409.4C499.1 421.9 499.1 442.1 486.6 454.6C474.1 467.1 453.9 467.1 441.4 454.6L361.4 374.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Return Route<\/strong><br>Depending on how much time you have, you can extend the walk to Lummus Park or continue toward Lincoln Road before returning to your parking spot.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information &amp; Route Planner<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-34bea7b5 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0e4c0f58\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Lifeguard<\/td><td>\u2705  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>sanitary facilities<\/td><td>\u2705  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beach Chair &amp; Umbrella Rental<\/td><td>\u2705  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water Sports<\/td><td>\u2705  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parking<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bicycle &amp; Scooter Rentals<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7a8edfee\"><style>.kb-google-maps-container29035_247a77-8b{max-width:611px;height:300px;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-google-maps-container kb-google-maps-container29035_247a77-8b wp-block-kadence-googlemaps\" data-mapid=\"29035_247a778b\"><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"border:0\" loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed\/v1\/place?key=AIzaSyBAM2o7PiQqwk15LC1XRH2e_KJ-jUa7KYk&#038;zoom=13&#038;maptype=roadmap&#038;q=1130+Ocean+Drive%2C+Miami+Beach%2C+FL+33139\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google map of 1130 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139\"><\/iframe><\/div><script>function kb_google_map29035_247a778b() { let center = { lat: 37.8201, lng: -122.4781}; let map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById(\"kb-google-map29035_247a778b\"), {\n\t\t\t\t\t    zoom: 13,\n\t\t\t\t\t    center: center,});let marker = new google.maps.Marker({   position: { lat: 37.8201, lng: -122.4781},    map: map,  });}<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-desktop uagb-block-2c2ffed0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-a9210966 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Florido-Miami-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Florido Miami Beach\" width=\"400\" height=\"405\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Your Guide for Miami Beach<\/p><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">All the highlights, tips, and information about Miami Beach at a glance! 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Which section is better therefore depends mainly on whether you prefer entertainment and a lively atmosphere or peace and relaxation.\"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-09849af8 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">Is South Beach free?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. Access to the beach is free. You only need to pay for parking, beach chairs, umbrellas or other services.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-77c91c90 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">Can you swim at South Beach?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. The beach is well suited for swimming, and lifeguards monitor many sections. However, always pay attention to warning flags and information about currents.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-2ea80712 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">Are there restrooms and showers?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. Public restrooms and outdoor showers are available at several locations along the beach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e0a82801 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">Is South Beach suitable for families?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. Despite its reputation as a nightlife hotspot, South Beach is also suitable for families during the day. Quieter sections can usually be found north of South Pointe Park.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-435f1e23 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">Is alcohol allowed on the beach?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No. As at most public beaches in Miami Beach, drinking alcoholic beverages on the beach is prohibited.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-54f77d5b \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">Which beach is better: Miami Beach or South Beach?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>South Beach is not a separate place next to Miami Beach. It is the southern section of Miami Beach. It is livelier and more famous, with colorful lifeguard towers, Lummus Park, Ocean Drive and Art Deco architecture.<br>Travelers looking for a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere will usually find more space and fewer crowds farther north in Mid Beach and North Beach. Which section is better therefore depends mainly on whether you prefer entertainment and a lively atmosphere or peace and relaxation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Beach is arguably Miami\u2019s most famous beach and, for many visitors, the epitome of a Florida vacation. The wide, light-colored sandy beach, the colorful lifeguard towers, and the famous Ocean Drive promenade with its Art Deco buildings create a setting that is unparalleled anywhere in the world. 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